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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Fall With Hypothyroidism
I am of 29 years,married ,female.I am suffering from hair loss since 2-3 years for which I took homeopathic medicines which gave me temporary benefit.Since then I suffer hair loss(through the roots) every 3-4 months even if recovered in a month.I got my blood tested and it showed hypothyroidism and Hb count 10.I am on medication of thyroid for the last 6 months but my hair fall problem is very severe.I have just started using tugain solution 2% and shampoo ketoconazole 2% along with a capsule 2 B 12 as precribed by dermatologist.I am not able to figure out the reason for this hair loss .Plz help me out with this and kindly advice if this prescription would help me and how much time it wil take to cure permanently.
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Hi...
It seems that you may be having a condition known as telogen effluvium. It is condition in which the hairs fall in telogen stage of hair cycle. In your csae,causes may be many like. ...tension,anxiety,thyroid diseases,anaemia, nutritional deficiencies..... etc that might precipitate or exacerbate hair fall.
Excessive sun exposure may be resposible for the disease.
Dandruff may be responsible..it should be ruled out. If it is there, ketoconazole shampoo may be done. You consult dermatologist. Investigations may be done to rule out thyroid disease ,anaemia, and other internal diseases. If they are there,proper treatment may be taken.
Nutritional diet may be taken. You must continue treatment for hypothyroidism like thyrox tab in proper dose. And for anaemia,iron and folic acid may be taken daily.Tab Biotin 10 mg daily may be taken for long time with other vitamins and minerals. And also vitamin E cap 400 mg daily may be taken. Mild steroid lotion like mometasone may be applied on the scalp daily at night.
Mild herbal shampoo may be done twice a week. Oil like almond may be applied on hairs to improve hair shaft quality.
Be confident for good result.. Have patience..as the good result takes time. Avoid tesion and worries. Be positive. You may feel better after few months treatment. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that you may be having a condition known as telogen effluvium. It is condition in which the hairs fall in telogen stage of hair cycle. In your csae,causes may be many like. ...tension,anxiety,thyroid diseases,anaemia, nutritional deficiencies..... etc that might precipitate or exacerbate hair fall.
Excessive sun exposure may be resposible for the disease.
Dandruff may be responsible..it should be ruled out. If it is there, ketoconazole shampoo may be done. You consult dermatologist. Investigations may be done to rule out thyroid disease ,anaemia, and other internal diseases. If they are there,proper treatment may be taken.
Nutritional diet may be taken. You must continue treatment for hypothyroidism like thyrox tab in proper dose. And for anaemia,iron and folic acid may be taken daily.Tab Biotin 10 mg daily may be taken for long time with other vitamins and minerals. And also vitamin E cap 400 mg daily may be taken. Mild steroid lotion like mometasone may be applied on the scalp daily at night.
Mild herbal shampoo may be done twice a week. Oil like almond may be applied on hairs to improve hair shaft quality.
Be confident for good result.. Have patience..as the good result takes time. Avoid tesion and worries. Be positive. You may feel better after few months treatment. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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